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SpaceX Prepares Falcon 9 Launch of 26 Starlink Satellites From California

The mission, using reusable booster B1081, targets May 9 liftoff with a backup on May 10, aiming to expand the Starlink constellation beyond 7,200 satellites.

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Falcon 9 launches 28 Starlink satellites from Florida, expanding global broadband coverage

Overview

  • SpaceX plans to launch 26 Starlink satellites on May 9 from Space Force Base, with a backup window on May 10.
  • The Falcon 9 first stage booster, B1081, will fly for the 14th time, highlighting SpaceX's focus on reusability and cost efficiency.
  • The booster is set to land on the drone ship 'Of Course I Still Love You' in the Pacific Ocean after satellite deployment.
  • This mission follows a May 6 Florida launch that added 28 satellites to the Starlink network, bringing the total constellation to over 7,200 units.
  • Spectators in California and Arizona may witness the rocket's trajectory, with SpaceX providing a livestream for broader public engagement.